Re: [Q] - Restoring Mk.1 Euro Bumpers

["S. Coleman" <deadbolt@mindspring.com>]

Haha,..... someone else has found the cure-all to painting.   Bulldog is
actually really good stuff when you compare it to similar stuff made by PPG
and Dupont paint supplies.  The paint stripper for flex. parts is great
stuff.  Follow the directions and you'll be fine.  The only problem I ever
had with it is when I did my front bumper on a windy day.  (over spray on my
arms..  burnt like hell)  I sprayed the stuff on and let it sit for about 10
min and just kind of *scrubbed* it off with some 3M red *scotch brite* pads.
(you'll find them right there with the other paint supplies you found)  If
you need a second coat to get the primer off, (if they used one), then allow
the bumpers to dry well before second coat.
    OH,.... and *use* that adhesion promoter.... excellent stuff and it
prevents the  mold agents in plastic from bubbling that new paint.
HTH,
Chris
----- Original Message -----
From: <thescirocco@juno.com>
To: <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
Sent: Friday, July 27, 2001 10:39 AM
Subject: [Q] - Restoring Mk.1 Euro Bumpers


> I'm in the process of restoring my recently acquired Mk.1 euro bumpers.
>
> What is a safe way to remove the old bumper paint from the bumper covers?
>
> Someone has tried to paint them and it has a lot of runs and parts where
> there's bumps in the paint, from excessive spray.
>
> I picked up a can of Bulldog Adhesion Promoter, and a can of Plasti-Kote
> Bumper Black.
>
> Bulldog also has a paint remover for bumpers and flexible plastic,
> but I'm a little nervous about using it on these practically
> irreplaceable bumper skins.
> Has anyone here used the Bulldog plastic paint remover?
>
> So far I've taken apart the front bumper, straightened the crossmember,
> blasted and POR'd the brackets, and reassembled tt using stainless
> hardware.
>
> The rear bumper is still all apart, and the one inner plastic support 531
> 807 323A had a bunch of cracks in it.
> I've been using a "crack" lighter, to melt the plastic, and a brass punch
> (by hand), to make the edges come together.
> The part is now rigid again, and I'm going to drip P-tex (ski base
> repair) all over the mends for reinforcement.
>
> I called the dealer and he can get me a 531 807 323 (without the "A"),
> but since it is a discoutinued piece, they won't take it back if it's
> wrong.
>
> Does anyone know if the 531 807 323A and the 531 807 323 are functionally
> the same?
>
> I also picked up a can of Dupli-Color Truck Bed Coating for the carpet
> less floor in my GTI.
> The semi-flat black finish is very similar to the Bumper Black spray, but
> it is thicker and abrasion resistant.
> I'm thinking that this stuff might be ideal for bumpers, since it is much
> tougher.
>
> The rear bumper plasic sliders that are plasti-welded to the inside of
> the bumper skins need to be replaced...
> I was going to sacrifice a set of Mk.1 US bumpers, since the slider width
> is the same, any other ideas?
>
> Any ideas or information will be greatly appreciated!
>
> Thanks!
>
> Peter - http://thescirocco.com - Techtonics Discount Dealer -  Bear,
> Delaware
>
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